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The Spitz Groom Stress Scale (FAS)
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At Spitz Groom, we use our own personalised Stress Scale, inspired by the Fear Free® approach to recognising Fear, Anxiety and Stress (FAS) in dogs. This scale helps us carefully read each dog’s emotional state during grooming, so we can respond early, adjust our handling, and prioritise comfort at every step. Our goal is to keep dogs within the calm, learning-focused range of 0–3 wherever possible, while recognising and respecting when a dog is becoming overwhelmed. This approach ensures grooming remains as gentle, safe, and positive as possible, always balancing wellbeing with essential care needs.
How to Tell If Your Dog Actually Enjoys Grooming (And What to Do If They Don’t) 🐾✂️
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Does your dog actually enjoy grooming? Learn the subtle signs of comfort vs stress, and how Spitz Groom Melbourne creates calm, low-stress grooming experiences.
Ten Years In, Six Years Home: Spitz Groom Is Still Here (And So Is The Dog Hair)
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Spitz Groom turns ten — and six years in our Carlton North home. We're celebrating a decade of double-coated dogs, fear-free grooming, and a truly unreasonable amount of fur.
Introducing Inoom: Salon Care, Now at Home
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We’re proud to introduce Inoom, a premium, vegan-certified grooming range now used in our salon for its gentle, skin-supportive formulations and beautiful results. Now available online so you can maintain that fresh, salon finish at home.
The Spitz Team Recommends: Essentials for a Healthy, Mat Free Coat
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The right tools can make all the difference in maintaining a healthy, mat-free coat at home. Discover our curated essentials, designed to support gentle, effective grooming between salon visits.